Low Sodium Corn and Tomato Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and heart-healthy Low Sodium Corn and Tomato Salad! This easy-to-make recipe combines sweet, tender corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and fragrant fresh basil for a dish that's as flavorful as it is nutritious. Tossed in a zesty lemon, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar dressing, this salad is naturally low in sodium without skimping on taste. Ready in just 30 minutes, it makes an ideal side dish for summer barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to highlight the fresh ingredients and enjoy a no-fuss, crowd-pleasing recipe bursting with natural goodness!
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Ingredients
- 3 ears Fresh corn
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the ears of corn and cook for about 5 minutes until they are tender and bright yellow.
Step 2
Remove the corn from the water and let them cool. Once cooled, carefully cut the kernels off the cob and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the corn.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Step 5
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the salad mixture.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the corn and tomato mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are well coated.
Step 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more black pepper or basil to taste.
Step 9
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Step 10
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (699.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 714.3 |
| Total Fat 46.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 68.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 73.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.4g | |
| Protein 12.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 80.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1615.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories